Phil Collins has shared a stark new account of his health struggles, saying alcohol abuse left him close to death two years ago. The 75-year-old musician, who has faced visible health problems in recent years, said the situation became so serious that people were effectively coming to say their goodbyes.
The revelation came in a new interview with the Times of London. Until now, the full extent of how dangerous Collins' condition had become had not been widely known, even as fans were aware that his health had declined.
Collins' comments add a troubling new dimension to the public conversation around his recent years. His latest remarks suggest that his battle was not only about ongoing physical limitations, but also about a period when his life was at immediate risk because of alcohol abuse.
The interview has drawn attention because it offers one of the clearest personal explanations Collins has given about how severe his condition became. For many readers, it reframes the singer's recent health issues as part of a much deeper and more life-threatening struggle than previously understood.
